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[Deutschess Kaiserreich]

Does anyone have a summary of what happened?

[Rupudska]

You had me at Ace Combat themed.

Now here's the thing about my nation. It's MT/FanT, but in such a way that it's effectively MT with FanT elements. Is that permissible, or do I have to go with strict MT for this? I'm fine either way.

[United Avon]

You had me at Ace Combat themed.

Now here's the thing about my nation. It's MT/FanT, but in such a way that it's effectively MT with FanT elements. Is that permissible, or do I have to go with strict MT for this? I'm fine either way.

What exactly do you by "FanT elements"?

Does anyone have a summary of what happened?

No much has happened so far, but here's the summary of what's been posted so far:

Saint Georgia Island (which is a puppet controlled by me) is a medium-sized Mediterranean-type island paradise located astride several major international shipping lanes. It is also near the coast of the People's Republic of Caledonia (an NPC), which has decided to invade and seize the island both for geopolitical reasons and to capture the last surviving member of the former Caledonain royalty.

The invasion has not yet begun, but Caledonian airstrikes have hit the capital city of Roseport. Caught in the middle is a special forces team from Valkiir, which was forced to make an emergency landing on Saint Georgia Island to make repairs to their transport (which has now been destroyed), and a visiting VIP from Neureich am Fischbach.

Hey, I was thinking of having some Hannoverian mercenary volunteers support to the British/New Avon side. I'm talking no more than a handful of soldiers, a fireteam at best, with semi-modern equipment.

Question one: Would this be possible at all?

Question two, or rather remark two: Deutschess Kaiserreich tagged this, and if we had Imperial German units and my royal Hannoverian units, then there would be a collision in RP, because he obviously controls my territory. I'm happy to send volunteers from the German Empire, if that makes any sense, just so that Deutschess Kaiserreich can be "canon" but I can still RP?

Please let me know your thoughts.

I'm fine with a small group of mercenary soldiers get signed on by my government, to bulk up the force but reduce Avonian casualties. As for territory, I think both players are be "German" without a huge issue - a united Germany is a fairly recent development so there's no reason the two nations couldn't both exist.

Hello if its not to late I would like to participate in this RP. My idea is to have Ezithea discreetly support the Caledonian invasion of St Georgia through material means, via smugglinig of wepons to both the Georgian Marxists and later Caledonia forces proper. In addition Ezithea will fabricate a justification for the invasion and try to use it's diplomatic mission located on the island to attempt to garner world support (or at the least to turn a blind eye) for the invasion. Ezithea does this for its own poltical gains.

For context I was thinking Ezithea sees Avon as a political and possibly physical threat to its own interests, thus allowing for its own realpolitik to assist Caledonia in the invasion as a means to indirectly attack Avon. The reason for their actions is Ezithea's sour relations with Avon which causes economic harm to Ezitheas economic situation. St Georgia would be a major destination point for Ezithea trading routes, due to the tense (although not outright hostile) between Ezithea and Avon this would also put Ezithea at odds with the current Government of St Georgia. Ezithea would see a Caledonian controlled St Georgia island as more favorable for its own interests and thus lend its support to Caledonia.

RP wise this woud be from the perspective of an Ezithean diplomatic mission in St Georgia and its small security team which would openly claim neutrality using its diplomatic status as its main defense in the conflict, meanwhile the emissary would be covertly attempting to further the goals of the Caledonian invaders.

I like this angle. The diplomatic mission on the island might try and appear friendly to the eventual resistance against the Caledonians, then hand whatever information they gather over the Caledonians.

[Akatia]

Also, I’ve posted an IC thread, mostly as a way of generating more interest and setting the scene.

I’ll leave it where it is for now, so that anyone interested in joining in some role on the island can post before the actual invasion hits. I’ve tried to lay out some potential plot hooks/idea threads for players to use as entry points, such as the presence of foreign pilots among the Caledonian Air Force and the economic and strategic importance of the island.

I regret taking so long to respond. Well, now I have a blank mind, what role do you think I should play?

[Rupudska]

You had me at Ace Combat themed.

Now here's the thing about my nation. It's MT/FanT, but in such a way that it's effectively MT with FanT elements. Is that permissible, or do I have to go with strict MT for this? I'm fine either way.

What exactly do you by "FanT elements"?

I have some things, mostly involving my Air Force and armored units, that rely on magitech - their capabilities are comparable to modern aircraft and armor, but exchanging durability (and resistance to chemical/biological weapons as well as some weather resistance without proper gear) for maneuverability and lighter weight.

[Neureich am Fischbach]

I am wondering what happens next. Should I play out Konstantin's reaction to the battle mainly through interaction with NPCs? Personally I would like to maximize my character's interaction with other player's characters.

Also, what direction will this battle take? I am specifically thinking about how my character would be affected. Will the city be bombed? I assume infantry will occupy it and search for the Princess.

[United Avon]

[I have some things, mostly involving my Air Force and armored units, that rely on magitech - their capabilities are comparable to modern aircraft and armor, but exchanging durability (and resistance to chemical/biological weapons as well as some weather resistance without proper gear) for maneuverability and lighter weight.

I think I'm fine with them as long as they're not significantly different than normal MT equivalents. If you're going to introduce anything particularly bonkers I'd appreciate if you ran it by me here first.

I am wondering what happens next. Should I play out Konstantin's reaction to the battle mainly through interaction with NPCs? Personally I would like to maximize my character's interaction with other player's characters.

Also, what direction will this battle take? I am specifically thinking about how my character would be affected. Will the city be bombed? I assume infantry will occupy it and search for the Princess.

So the city is relatively undefended, so it will fall quickly. The Caledonians will bomb the airport and some other targets, but not civilian areas (at least intentionally), then occupy it with infantry and, as you say, search for the Princess as they take control.

What if your VIP crosses paths with the Princess and Captain Rogers? They could attempt to make it to a safe area (the embassy or a military base outside the city) together.

[Revolutionario Democratico Panama]

I wish to participate too. Read my news(Link in sig) to see my writing capability and decide whether I am in.

[Valkiir]

Right now one of My Commandoes is off looking for Someone in command of Local forces so they can set up some sort of cooperation.

If someone wants to bump into a couple of Now grounded Pilots they might be at the Hotel since they didn't have to sleep in the hanger with the grunts ... easy to spot since they are in uniform and aren't local Soldiers

[Neureich am Fischbach]

[I have some things, mostly involving my Air Force and armored units, that rely on magitech - their capabilities are comparable to modern aircraft and armor, but exchanging durability (and resistance to chemical/biological weapons as well as some weather resistance without proper gear) for maneuverability and lighter weight.

I think I'm fine with them as long as they're not significantly different than normal MT equivalents. If you're going to introduce anything particularly bonkers I'd appreciate if you ran it by me here first.

I am wondering what happens next. Should I play out Konstantin's reaction to the battle mainly through interaction with NPCs? Personally I would like to maximize my character's interaction with other player's characters.

Also, what direction will this battle take? I am specifically thinking about how my character would be affected. Will the city be bombed? I assume infantry will occupy it and search for the Princess.

So the city is relatively undefended, so it will fall quickly. The Caledonians will bomb the airport and some other targets, but not civilian areas (at least intentionally), then occupy it with infantry and, as you say, search for the Princess as they take control.

What if your VIP crosses paths with the Princess and Captain Rogers? They could attempt to make it to a safe area (the embassy or a military base outside the city) together.

Okay, I suggest that Captain Rogers literally bumps into Konstantin as he walks into their way. The Captain notices Konstantin is a foreigner and after introductions ask Konstantin to take them to the Neureicher Embassy. The idea being that it is a safe place that isn't obvious.

[United Avon]

I wish to participate too. Read my news(Link in sig) to see my writing capability and decide whether I am in.

How do you see yourself participating in the RP?

Okay, I suggest that Captain Rogers literally bumps into Konstantin as he walks into their way. The Captain notices Konstantin is a foreigner and after introductions ask Konstantin to take them to the Neureicher Embassy. The idea being that it is a safe place that isn't obvious.

That is a good idea. I will have posts up soon, hopefully by tomorrow evening.

[Republic of Altos and Stratis]

This is interesting, but I do not see a reason to involve my self, nor an entry point.

[Neureich am Fischbach]

I posted and I took a few liberties, I hope that's okay.

[United Avon]

Finally posted. I’m just going to use this nation, my main account, to RP everything from my end rather than divide it between replying as United Avon and replying as Saint Georgia Island.

[Neue Regensburg]

I’d like to send a squadron of 8 military intelligence operatives to assist the resistance and secure the safety of the princess. They’d be in plainclothes, but they’d have their combat uniforms/gear nearby.

[Neureich am Fischbach]

I posted, just some relevant info: New Kent is an English speaking region of Neureich. Konstantin's father, Alexander Garamond is one of 5 Regents, so his name will probably be recognized by Captain Rogers.

[United Avon]

I’d like to send a squadron of 8 military intelligence operatives to assist the resistance and secure the safety of the princess. They’d be in plainclothes, but they’d have their combat uniforms/gear nearby.

Alright, but if you’re sending them post-invasion they’ll need to be clever about how they get onto the island since the Caledonians won’t let any more tourists or visitors in until the situation is resolved. If they’re on the island prior to the invasion they’d need a pretty convincing reason to have been sent there when as far as most people are concerned there’s no threat.

[Het Verenigde Bataafse Koninkrijk]

I'm interested in joining this RP. I can get involved by sending over a small squadron of F-22's which will aid United Avon in taking back Saint Georgia Island. During an airstrike, one of the F-22's gets shot down and crashes on the island but the pilot survives by ejecting. I'll then send over a spec-ops unit to the island tasked with rescuing the pilot and to destroy the crashed F-22 in order to prevent its technology to fall into enemy hands.

What do you think? Would this be possible?

[United States of Devonta]

Devonta is a largely pacifist nation, so we only get involved in conflict if we are attacked or an ally is attacked. So I'm kinda looking for a way to get involved. I notice the invasion of St. George is blocking sea lane trade routes? Do the Caledonians want to threaten those? Devonta loosely considers that piracy and can get involved based on that premise.

[United Avon]

I'm interested in joining this RP. I can get involved by sending over a small squadron of F-22's which will aid United Avon in taking back Saint Georgia Island. During an airstrike, one of the F-22's gets shot down and crashes on the island but the pilot survives by ejecting. I'll then send over a spec-ops unit to the island tasked with rescuing the pilot and to destroy the crashed F-22 in order to prevent its technology to fall into enemy hands.

What do you think? Would this be possible?

I think that will be possible. In my next post on the IC my government will put out an official statement that includes a call for allies to retake the island.

Devonta is a largely pacifist nation, so we only get involved in conflict if we are attacked or an ally is attacked. So I'm kinda looking for a way to get involved. I notice the invasion of St. George is blocking sea lane trade routes? Do the Caledonians want to threaten those? Devonta loosely considers that piracy and can get involved based on that premise.

The invasion would be throwing international sea trade into some turmoil and international markets would probably be reacting badly to the idea of the less-than-stable regime holding onto such key real estate. So they're not directly or intentionally threatening trade routes but it's an unintended consequence of their invasion.

[Het Verenigde Bataafse Koninkrijk]

I just posted my nation's reaction to United Avon's call for help. I'll later put up a post about how my squadron of F-22's is headed to the Island to engage Caledonian jet fighters.

[Neureich am Fischbach]

Konstantin was unfamiliar with the way to the consulate, he had only seen it on the map, and so he zig zagged through the city blocks, in which was probably not the shortest way. Still they managed to avoid the invading soldiers, that arrived in ever growing numbers.

"It is like a infestation" remarked the Neureicher as he spotted another group of soldiers. It was then that they heard the announcement.

Konstantin cursed before turning to the Captain. "The Consulate is not far, but the Caledonians are blocking the bloody way!"

[United Avon]

Konstantin was unfamiliar with the way to the consulate, he had only seen it on the map, and so he zig zagged through the city blocks, in which was probably not the shortest way. Still they managed to avoid the invading soldiers, that arrived in ever growing numbers.

"It is like a infestation" remarked the Neureicher as he spotted another group of soldiers. It was then that they heard the announcement.

Konstantin cursed before turning to the Captain. "The Consulate is not far, but the Caledonians are blocking the bloody way!"

Neureich I'm going to assume you meant to post this on the IC thread?

I will hopefully have a post up to reply to everyone sometime this evening, or tomorrow if I can't find the time today.

[Neureich am Fischbach]

Konstantin was unfamiliar with the way to the consulate, he had only seen it on the map, and so he zig zagged through the city blocks, in which was probably not the shortest way. Still they managed to avoid the invading soldiers, that arrived in ever growing numbers.

"It is like a infestation" remarked the Neureicher as he spotted another group of soldiers. It was then that they heard the announcement.

Konstantin cursed before turning to the Captain. "The Consulate is not far, but the Caledonians are blocking the bloody way!"

Neureich I'm going to assume you meant to post this on the IC thread?

I will hopefully have a post up to reply to everyone sometime this evening, or tomorrow if I can't find the time today.

[facepalm]

[Neureich am Fischbach]

I am unsure what we do next, I have a couple of thoughts.

1. Give up trying to reach the Consulate and hide.

2. Fight some soldiers and possibly take their uniform.

3. Find some way to sneak around the soldiers.